Powder or Paint?

Traditional paint served as an industrial standard for close to 100 years. However, due to environmental concerns and large amounts of material waist, an alternative finish had to be found.

An alternative to traditional painting was adopted called Powder Coating. Powder coating is a dry film finish applied electro statically. Electrostatic is the process by which each piece is grounded, and then the powder is charged attracting it to the surface. This produces an efficient and effective transfer, with little waist to our hand forged hot rolled steel. The powder has the feel and consistency of baby powder until it is heated. Most powders bake at around 400 degrees f. for 10-15 minutes. In that time it goes from a solid to a gel state, and cures to a rock hard finish. This creates a resilient finish, protecting each piece from average wear and rust.

Most common goods today are finished in this manner, (i.e. dishwashers, refrigerators, stovetops, lawn and garden equipment, and automotive parts) and for these reasons, powder coating is considered the finish of choice, and an industry standard.